Meet Our People
At Rakuten, our diverse employee team works with sense, purpose and the understanding that they are contributing to society. To learn more about our team, check the links below to review the profiles of our employees, their chosen career paths and what motivates them.
Business Development and Service Planning
- Vice President, Development Unit
Terje Marthinussen (Joined Rakuten in February 2010)
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I think that if we are looking at Rakuten in 2010 and looking at Rakuten in 2015 we are looking at two totally different companies.
- Global General Manager
Shingo Murakami (Joined Rakuten in July 2010)
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If you are the type of person that wants to contribute to Rakuten's global growth, and can enjoy the bumpy ride to becoming a global company, then I think you will enjoy working at Rakuten.
Consultant Sales
- Global E-Commerce Consultant
Tesong Kim (Joined Rakuten in April 2008)
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Rakuten is the ultimate environment for those who are seek out personal growth, have the power to encourage and include those around them, or those that seek to develop those abilities.
Engineer
- Global Web Application Developer
Sebastian Bruel (Joined Rakuten in April 2008)
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I think joining the adventure of overseas expansion will be a unique opportunity.
- Web Application Developer
Navanit Tikare (Joined Rakuten in January 2010)
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Now ranked in the Top 10 Internet companies in the world, Rakuten is making waves globally. I'm excited to be a part of such an exciting movement.